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catalyzer

/kætˈælɪzaɪzər/ noun · British & US
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What does catalyzer mean?

noun

A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed or permanently altered in the process.

Example

"The addition of a catalyzer to the reaction mixture significantly increased its rate."

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